Composition for treating diseases of trees.



- which instead of being forced TOKUSAIBU R. SATOW,

or SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA.

COMPOSITION FOR TREATING DISEASES 0E TREES.

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Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Mar.4,1913.

Application filed May 13, 1912. Serial No. 696,982.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, TOKUSABU R. Snow, :1 subject of the Emperor ofJapan, residing at Santa Ana, in the county of Orange and State ofCalifornia, have invented a new and useful Composition for TreatingDiseases of Trees, of which the following is a specification.

This, invention relates more' particularly to chemical compositions ofmatter used in the treatment of diseases of trees, and more specificallyto that condition which exists in fruit trees and is known amonghorticulturists as gununosis, and a primal object ofmy invention is toprovide a composition of matter applied to the affected part of a treeso that the abnormal condition above referred to will be removed, andthe tree properly healed, thereby promoting a healthy growth andimproving the qualities of the fruit grown thereon.

In numerous trees, and more especially, peach, apricot, plum, apple andother fruit producing trees, an abnormal condition has existed that hasretarded the healthy growth of the tree and impaired the qualities ofthe fruit produced thereby. This condition, while not considered initself a disease but rather an indication of unfavorable conditions,affects the thrifty growth and has been termed by well known writerssuch as WVickson as gummosis. This abnormal condition commonly presentsitself in the gummy exudat-ions and appears form of more frequently onthe trunks of trees. As far as known these exudations are thought toresult from a congealing of the tree sap, upwardly into the trunk andbranches for its proper nourishment and furthering the production offruit thereon, has been retarded by unhealthy and unfavorable conditionsof the roots and an improper fertilization of the soils adjacentthereto.-

In treating an affected tree it is thought that the first step to beconsidered in the complete eradication of the abnormal condition, is acultivation of the tree around the roots and a removal of excessivemoisture. However the exact cause for this condition is not generallyknown as it affects trees of totally difierent varieties. By theemployment of my composition and follow-' ing the method of applicationherein set forth to the affected parts, this condition called gummosiswill be effectively eradicated and the tree healed at the spots fromwhich it exudes the gummy sap.

In the formation of my compound I preferably employ the followingchemicals in approximately the proportions stated, however theseproportions may be varied and the other chemicals may be used in lieu ofthe ones hereinafter stated, without departing'in at least from thespirit of my invention: Sodium carbonate (Na CO 15%, calcium oxid (CaO)sodium chlorid (NaCl) 20%.

In applying the above compounds an incision is first made at the pointwhere the gums exude from the tree and about an inch of the bark aroundthe affected part is removed. The exposed part is then cleansed bywashing the same with clear water, after which the trunk of the tree atthe place where the incision has been made is loosely wrapped with afabric. The compound is then applied by placing the same on the affectedpart, the fabric preventing the compound from dropping off, and thefabric is then tightly bound around the tree with a securing means. Thefabric is then saturated with water until the powder is thoroughlydissolved.

The calcium oxid (CaO) combines with the water, creating a hi htemperature, the sodium carbonate (Na 0,) also combines to form ahydroxid but" without creating heat, and the sodium chlorid (NaCl) isdissolved to some extent. The sodium hydroxid formed burns the barkaround the'incision made in the affected part, and the sodium carbonateunaffected and the sodium chlorid spread completely over the surface ofthe affected part, thoroughly covering the same and the sodium chloridis absorbed by the trunk. of the tree and by this action stopping allfurther exudations of gums therefrom.

B a l in this com osition inthe manner lie diiiliefbre described thebark will gradually grow over the affected part and completely heal thetree in a short time, thus effectively eradicating the condition ofgummosis.

After the abnormal condition has been completely eradicated a properfertilization with regard to excessive moisture around the tree must; beperformed so that the condition will not again recur.

hat I claim is:

l. A composition for treating diseases of trees composed of sodiumcarbonate In witness that I claim the foregoing I (Na CO 15%, calciumoxid (C210) 65%, i have hereunto subscribed my name this 1st sodiumchlorid (NaCl) 20%. i day of May, 1912.1 2. The herein describedcomposition for! T. R. SATOW. 5 treating trees consisting of calciumoxid, Witnesses:

sodium carbonate, and sodium chlorid, sub- K. KOJIMAf stantially asspecified. T. R. S zmKI.

